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YJ05 AFE

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2403cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,758 mi
Last recorded175,758 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 AFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,403cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 175,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 171,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 171,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 162,639 miles

Long hand brake travel

Fail 6 Jan 2015 162,639 miles

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 157,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2013 157,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 149,759 miles

front brake disc's & pads worn

long travel on the handbrake

n/s/f outer side light inop(orange)

o/s/r tyre pucture(x2)

slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 1 Nov 2012 149,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc's & pads worn

long travel on the handbrake

n/s/f outer side light inop(orange)

o/s/r tyre pucture(x2)

slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 21 Jul 2011 141,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 141,239 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YJ05 AFE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,403cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ05 AFE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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